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NSAWMF Launches Jus Be Great™ in the Inland Empire, Honoring Coaches and Empowering Youth Mental Fitness

SAN BERNARDINO, CA---- On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the National Sports Associa- tion of Wellness & Mental Fitness (NSAWMF) officially launched its Jus Be Great™ initiative with an exciting and impactful Community Kickoff at the San Manuel Stadium home of the Inland Empire 66ers, drawing more than 150 youth athletes, parents, coaches, and com- munity leaders for a first-of-its-kind mental fitness experience in the Inland Empire.

The morning began with a private pre-recep- tion, where NSAWMF honored five Inland Empire coaches whose leadership and dedica- tion have shaped generations of young athletes: Leroy Sanchez, John Mosher, Carlton Austin, John Hill, and Harrison Cole. Coach Leroy

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Sanchez played a formative role in the athletic and personal development of NSAWMF Co- Founders Sammy and Gregory Knight, high- lighting the lasting impact of mentorship and leadership beyond the field. Each coach was recognized for their lasting contributions to youth sports and for the role they have played in developing character, confidence, and disci- pline far beyond competition.

During the opening program, NSAWMF paused for a Stewardship Moment to reflect the organization's commitment to legacy and community investment. Introduced by Sammy Knight Jr., the moment featured Sammy Knight Sr., father of Sammy and Gregory Knight, who presented a $3,000 contribution from the Knight Family Foundation to the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame in honor of the coaches recognized. Austin Quick and Stan Morrison accepted the donation on behalf of the organi- zation, highlighting the importance of preserv- ing and celebrating the region's sports legacy. "This moment represented everything Jus Be GreatTM stands for." said Sammy Knight Jr. "We are honoring the people who poured into generations of young athletes while reinvest- ing directly into the institutions that protect and celebrate that legacy. This is what stew- ardship looks like in action."

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